I really enjoyed Erin Morganstern’s Night Circus. I’ve listened twice after reading the book and then reading it aloud… The narrator is Jim Dale (who narrated a quirky two season television series called Pushing Up Daisies as well as JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books.)
Hope you’re improving and getting well.
Long-time audio book listener & fast becoming a podcast listener. I’m currently listening to The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place: A Flavia de Luce Novel. When I first found the series on Overdrive, I thought listening to a punk kid trying to be a detective sounded really dumb.
Don’t remember how or why I decided to listen, but it has been such fun getting to know this 12-year-old British prodigy (The Seattle Times calls her, 'The world’s greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth") named Flavia De Luce.
The reason I have such a high opinion of the books in large part comes from the audio reader. Jayne Entwhistle, is amazing. She has all the different British accents down pat. You always know to whom you’re listening because of her talented ear. Her Flavia is a wonder. She brings out this genius child & reveals that, although she is indeed a genius, she is still a little girl with still much more growing up to do.
There are now 10 books in the series by Alan Bradley. Check them all out!
As for podcasts, I recommend On the Media, Marc Maron’s WTF, and Scream Girls.
I’m also a fan of Ann Bogel’s podcast What Should I Read Next. I love the format and I get so many great reading recommendations.
Other favorite podcasts are Fresh Air, Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness, and Knitty McPurly.
Oh. My. GOSH.
David Tennant has begun doing a podcast.
It’s called - wait for it - “David Tennant Does a Podcast With…” and in each episode he interviews someone delightful. For example, the very first episode is with Olivia Colman.
Then, Jodi Whittaker. Whoopi Goldberg. Ian McKellen.
Wheeeeeee!
This is fabulous to know, thanks.
Also, I just watched all of Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders (Amazon Prime) - which was a bit grisly, but very well done and fascinating. I adore John Malkovich.
I’m late to this party but just based on the synopsis you should look in to My Favorite Murder. Comic relief on true crime. I’m guessing people will love it or hate it.
Thanks! Yes, Wheeeeeee! I just subscribed.
I am such a fan of podcasts and audiobooks, with knitting! Recently finished audiobooks i loved: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh; Transcription by Kate Atkinson; My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (yes, those Durrells, as read by Hugh Bonneville!); How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Bythe Roberson. My favorite recent podcast is Bear Brook - grisly unsolved murders in a state park in New Hampshire, about 20 min away from me… soooooo good, so sad.
Just watched the latest episode of Fruity Knitting featuring a 2 part interview with Jillian Moreno. That woman has a mind boggling knowledge of fiber! However, her posts on MDK go into more detail, and she’s funny!! Especially the Mystery Date post😄lol
I just discovered Vogue Knitting Knitterviews podcast. So interesting to hear wonderful knitting designers talk about their lives. Highly recommend!
I am currently listening to The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins. Excellent stuff. Reminds me of Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace.
ologies is really fun podcast with the tag line: ask really smart people, dumb questions. ologies covers the gamut in science nerdery. my favorite was selenology… about THE MOON. get. it.
The podcast Serial is real good also. Always looking for podcasts to listen to
I would like an audio book that reads the pattern, that I can pause and start again. No chart needed.
Luv this idea!!! Does it exist?!
I have not heard of any audios like this. But it would be great for those of us having problems reading the small print.
If you have a mobile phone you could record the pattern for yourself. I have thought of this too. That way you would have the advantage of reading the pattern through once as is sometimes recommended.
I adore Ologies! The things I’ve learned…and pictured in my mind!
That’s a really interesting idea!
Gotta check this one out.